Notary, England and Wales

Remote notarisation across England and Wales, with in-person appointments in Central London

Regulated through The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury

Remote notarisation is our main service, for suitable documents anywhere in England and Wales. In-person appointments in Central London are open to local clients and for documents that cannot be notarised remotely.

Request a remote appointment

Send your request at any hour. Appointments take place Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Suitability depends on your document. Please check with the notary when booking.

Request an in-person appointment

For local clients and for documents that cannot be notarised remotely.

Entrance to Fox Court, 14 Gray's Inn Road, Holborn, Central London WC1X 8HN, with the FOX COURT sign above the entrance.
The Fox Court entrance, 14 Gray's Inn Road, Holborn, Central London WC1X 8HN.

Choose how to meet

Remote across England and Wales

Remote notarisation is our main service. Remote appointments are available for suitable documents anywhere in England and Wales, requested online at any hour.

Suitability depends on your document. Please check with the notary when booking.

Request a remote appointment

Explore remote notarisation

In person in Central London

In-person appointments are open to local clients and for documents that cannot be notarised remotely. In-person appointments are available for every service.

Appointments are available at:
Fox Court
14 Gray's Inn Road, Holborn
Central London WC1X 8HN
Nearest tube station: Chancery Lane.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Mobile notary service within Central London, £350 plus VAT

Request an in-person appointment

Street view of Fox Court, 14 Gray's Inn Road, Holborn, Central London WC1X 8HN.
Fox Court, Gray's Inn Road

In-person appointment: what to bring

Email scanned copies of your documents to team@internationalnotary.co.uk before your appointment. Bring your original documents, valid photo ID, proof of address dated within the last three months, and any two of these: passport, driving licence, utility bill or bank statement. Two separate documents are always needed.

Appointments are 20 minutes. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Evening and weekend appointments are available by advance booking at double the standard fee.

Fox Court lobby with seating, entrance gates and the reception area.
The lobby at Fox Court.
Regulated through The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury
Notary (England and Wales)
Remote across England and Wales
In person in Central London
Fixed fees
£50 deposit secures remote appointments
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

What clients say

5.0 on Google, from 106 reviews

Rating and reviews from Google, as of 28 October 2026

Google review★★★★★
Second time using Staple Inn Notaries, again they provided an excellent service, quick and easy with good communication. Same day appointment booked via their WhatsApp service. I highly recommend their services!

Will C

Google review★★★★★
I am extremely happy with the service provided by Sheikh & Shayli. They were incredibly helpful throughout the process. I had some difficulties with my documents and felt quite confused at times, but they handled everything with great patience and kindness. Communication was always clear and consistent, especially regarding when I would receive my apostilled documents. His assistant was absolutely lovely! I highly recommend their services.

Mel K

Google review★★★★★
Super easy, professional and kind - Sheikh sorted us out and is now our go to person for any notary work in central London. Thank you

Chhaya Kapila

Google review★★★★★
Sheikh was very knowledgeable and helpful. He walked me through the process of notarizing my documents and ensured everything was done accurately and to the standards of the country I was sending it to. Very honest man. It is very hard to find a reasonable notary public. I am very grateful and happy with his service.

Kim-Lee McCalla

Google review★★★★★
I recently had Sheikh witness my signature on a legal document, and the experience was incredibly efficient from fast responses, quick availability, clear communication, and a friendly, professional approach. Everything was handled smoothly. The process was stress-free and reasonably priced. Highly recommended Sheikh - thank you!

Rosie B

Google review★★★★★
Sheikh recently assisted me with ID certification, and the whole experience was excellent. Communication was clear and availability was quick. Sheikh was professional yet approachable, making the process stress free. Thank you.

Sing CS

How a remote appointment works

1

Send your documents

Email scans so the notary can review them first.

2

Request an appointment

Send the request form and we confirm a slot by email. A £50 deposit secures your remote appointment, details sent when we confirm.

3

Meet the notary remotely

Show your original documents and photo ID on camera.

4

Receive your notarised document

Sent with your apostille by courier, or as an e-Apostille where accepted.

Request a remote appointmentSuitability depends on your document. Please check with the notary when booking.

We act for clients across England and Wales, and for people living overseas who need documents notarised for use in England and Wales or internationally.

Examples of documents we can notarise remotely

  • Powers of attorney
  • Notary Certified copies of passports and identity documents
  • Academic certificates and degree transcripts
  • Company resolutions and other corporate documents
  • Certificates of incorporation
  • Property and real estate documents

Where the notary is satisfied that remote notarisation is suitable for your document and its intended use

In-person appointments are available

In-person appointments are available for every service. Only some documents may be unsuitable for remote notarisation.

Statutory declarations and affidavits may need a different type of appointment. Please check with the notary when you book

Not sure? Send an enquiry

Wills are not something a notary in England and Wales can notarise.

What we notarise

Remote appointments are our main service for suitable documents. Every service is also available in person in Central London.

Identity documents

Notary Certified copies of passports and other identity documents.

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Company and corporate documents

Company resolutions, certificates of incorporation and other corporate documents.

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Powers of attorney

Powers of attorney for use in England and Wales or overseas.

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Property and real estate documents

Property documents for use in England and Wales or internationally.

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Statutory declarations and affidavits

Some may need a different type of appointment. Please check with the notary when you book.

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Apostilles and e-Apostilles

Apostilles for documents used internationally, including e-Apostilles where accepted.

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Embassy and consulate legalisation

Legalisation for documents where the receiving embassy or consulate requires it.

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Notary Certified copies

Documents certified by a notary for official use.

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Translations

Translation services for documents needing a translation.

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Remote notarisation for companies, firms and their advisers

Account handling, fast turnaround, apostille and legalisation through to the embassy, one point of contact, wherever your directors and signatories are.

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The people you deal with

Portrait of Sheikh Najam

Sheikh Najam

Notary (England and Wales)

Portrait of Shayli Alali

Shayli Alali

Paralegal/Personal Assistant to Sheikh Najam, Notary (England and Wales)

Portrait of Sahar Najam

Sahar Najam

Trainee Notary / Lawyer

Frequently asked questions

Before you book

Can I book a remote appointment at any time?

Request your remote appointment online at any hour. Appointments take place during office hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

When are appointments available?

Appointments take place during office hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

How long is an appointment?

Appointments are 20 minutes.

What should I bring to an in-person appointment?

Email scanned copies of your documents before your appointment. Bring your original documents, valid photo ID, and proof of address dated within the last three months. Two separate documents are always needed.

Can I choose an in-person appointment instead?

Remote appointments are available for suitable documents across England and Wales. In-person appointments are available for every service at the Central London office.

Can statutory declarations and affidavits be notarised remotely?

Some documents, such as statutory declarations and affidavits, may need a different type of appointment. Please check with the notary when you book.

What deposit secures a remote appointment?

A £50 deposit secures your remote appointment.

Regulated through The Faculty Office of The Archbishop of Canterbury

Tell us what needs notarising

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

team@internationalnotary.co.uk

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